SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor Robert Daly on “The Practical Value of Literature”
An informal chat, with lots of discussion, plus a fundraising bake-sale for the new English Club:
Cakes, Cookies, Chocolate, Coffee!
All are welcome – bring your friends – you do not need to be an English Major.
4pm, Wednesday 18th November, 306 Clemens Hall.
Hope to see many of you there.
The Graduate School of Education is offering a number of upcoming information sessions:
Teacher Education Info Session, in 218 Baldy Hall
Tuesday, Dec 8, 7pm
School Counseling Info Session
Wednesday, Dec 9, 1pm, 425 Baldy Hall
Higher Education Administration Info Session
Thursday, Nov 19, 2pm, 218 Baldy Hall
Additional events will be listed here: http://www.gse.buffalo.edu/news/events.asp
Thursday November 5th
4:00 p.m.
212 Talbert
· What exactly is a contract honors courses
· How do I set up an independent study?
· How can I get plugged into research?
· I’m interested in doing an internship, but I don’t know where to start.
· A thesis seems really daunting - is it something I can do?
· Studying abroad sounds intriguing, but can I fit it in and afford it?
If you’ve wondered about any of these things, please attend the Honors Experiences Panel. You’ll hear from upperclass students who have successfully completed their Experiences, and a variety of academic programs and majors will be represented on the panel. Members of the Honors College Staff will also be available to answer any questions you may have.
Snacks and beverages will be provided.
Please RSVP to Krista Hanypsiak (klh5@buffalo.edu)
UB MAJORS & CAREERS NIGHT
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Student Union Lobby & Social Hall
5:00-7:00 PM
*Free PIZZA & a chance to win GREAT PRIZES
*ADVISORS FROM UB DEPARTMENTS will be available to meet with you to discuss majors and minors! Spring 2010 course registration is right around the corner! Are you ready? Get your questions answered!
*A rare chance to meet with UB ALUMNI & PROFESSIONALS in a variety of career fields who want to speak to YOU and help you with your career decisions!
*Career Fields Represented:
Marketing/Public Relations
Law & Government
Education
Banking & Finance
Human Resources
Healthcare
Engineering/Technical
PLAN AHEAD! HERE ARE SOME QUESTIONS YOU MAY WANT TO ASK THE NIGHT OF THE EVENT!
KEEP THESE THINGS IN MIND THE NIGHT OF THE EVENT!
* Thank broadly about majors as many majors relate to numerous career fields and prepare students for similar work environments and graduate programs.
* Think broadly about careers and industries. Many of the alumni/mentors have experience in more than one career field or industry, so be sure to spend some time in more than one area of the room.
* Collect any handouts, business cards or other materials as you speak with departments and alumni/mentors. This way, you can follow up with them later when you have any additional questions.
The UB Majors & Careers Night is brought to you by Student Advising Services, Career Services, and the UB Alumni Association.
If you like to eat lunch and would like to find out more about one of the most prestigious departments on campus we have an opportunity for you!
Professors Stott and Schmid from UB’s English Department will be visiting the Honors College on Friday, Oct 23rd from 12 to 1 p.m. in Talbert 212. They will be available to talk about the field of English, what you can do with an English degree, how an English degree can compliment other majors as well as other highlights from one of the most popular, useful, and comprehensive majors on campus.
Did you know that the English Department is the only nationally ranked English Department in the SUNY system, and currently ranks within the top 25% of all university English Departments in the nation! For more important information about the major please see this document: UB English Department Info.
Space is limited to 20 people so if you would like to attend please RSVP to Nigel at nmarrine@buffalo.edu to reserve a space. Food and beverages will be provided.
UB’s College of Arts and Sciences is interested in hearing from UB undergraduates about on-line classes—ones they’ve taken, ones they’d like to take, ones they’ve heard about that are offered at other schools, etc. You’re invited to a meeting on Wednesday October 14, from 5:30-7:00 pm in 214 Talbert. We’ll trade you some Bocce’s pizza and soft drinks for your thoughts about online classes.
Please rsvp to Don McGuire dmcguire@buffalo.edu if you plan on attending. Space is limited, and the pizza will be limited too if I don’t hear from anyone!
The University at Buffalo self-nomination deadline for Nationally Competitive Fellowships and Scholarships is Thursday, October 1, 2009. Students interested in the awards listed should submit the following information to the University Honors College office (214 Talbert Hall) by 4:30p.m. Thursday, October 1, 2009:
- a resume highlighting career goals, leadership positions, and awards received.
- a personal statement discussing professional aspirations; outline important skills and insights acquired through studies, research, co-curricular, and non-academic experiences; highlight strengths or most significant accomplishments in academic, creative and extracurricular endeavors; discuss any major challenges encountered and how they were dealt.
From this information, the University Fellowship and Scholarship Nominations Committee will select the UB student nominees by early November.
For more information plesase consult the following: self-nomination-deadline-note_f2009
Thesis Writing Workshop
Friday, October 16th
4:00p.m.
212 Talbert Hall
Dr. Robert Daly, SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor in the English department will be hosting a thesis writing workshop for students of all majors in the Honors College. Whether you are choosing a topic (or just thinking about attempting a thesis), or well into your project, this workshop is for you! Dr. Daly will be sharing tips and insights into the process of writing a thesis as well as answering your questions.
If you are interesting in attending this workshop, pleased contact Karyn St. George at kcs9@buffalo.edu by Wednesday, October 14, 2009.
***Are you interested in psychology?
***Do you want to learn more about undergraduate research?
***Have you ever wanted to visit a social science research lab?
If so, then join the Undergraduate Academies for: Interventions for Children with Disruptive Behavior and ADHD
Date: Tuesday, September 29, 2009 3:00 PM
Location: Center for Children and Families – 106 Diefendorf [south campus]
If you want to travel together, meet us at 2:30 pm in the Flint Loop to catch the Stampede bus to South Campus. Otherwise, feel free to meet us there!
A talk presented by Dr. Greg Fabiano, School of Counseling & Educational Psychology
For more information: research-in-the-social-sciences_ug-academies-event-929091
On Monday September 21, United Nation’s International Day of Peace, from 1-2 pm in 17 Norton Hall, Elea Mihou from the Western New York Peace Center will be speaking about the significance of this date and what it means on both a local and international level. Join us for her talk. http://ubacademies.ning.com/events/international-day-of-peace
Elea Mihou is the executive director of the Western New York Peace Center, a nonprofit organization based in Buffalo with a forty-two year history of working for global justice. Ms. Mihou is a graduate of the University of Buffalo, earning her Master’s of Urban Planning from the School of Architecture and Planning. Students, faculty and staff are welcome to join us as Ms. Mihou shares her knowledge of the international day of peace, as well as her experience as a local community advocate for peace.
See the flyer for more information:peace-day-student-flyer_ub-community1
